How far is Manhattan, NY from Port Chester, NY?

The driving distance from Manhattan, NY to Port Chester, NY is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.7 miles (35 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.81 mi
00h 43m
Flight
21.77 mi
35.04 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.77 mi
Kilometers
35.04 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.81 mi
Kilometers
41.53 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Port Chester
Wed, Sep 23, 12:33 PM EDT
Return by in Manhattan
Wed, Sep 23, 1:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manhattan
2026-09-23T11:49
Arrive Port Chester
Wed, Sep 23, 12:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Manhattan
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Eastchester
NY

Town in Westchester County, New York, United States

From Manhattan
12.9 mi
00h 21m
To Port Chester
12.9 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
20 mph NE
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
20 to 24 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Manhattan and Port Chester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan and Port Chester.

  1. 1

    Start on 86th Street Transverse

    1972 ft · 1 min · 86th Street Transverse

  2. 2

    Continue on East 84th Street

    2037 ft · 1 min · East 84th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · 3rd Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East 125th Street

    764 ft · 17 sec · East 125th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 278: Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, Bronx, Queens, Randalls lsland

    1427 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

    1871 ft · 40 sec · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

  7. 7

    Keep straight to continue on I 278 East, I 87 North: Bronx, Yankee Stadium

    754 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1238 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

    1289 ft · 28 sec · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on Bruckner Expressway

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Bruckner Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on New England Thruway

    1074 ft · 18 sec · New England Thruway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Hutchinson Parkway North

    131 m · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway North

    912 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: New Haven

    1570 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto New England Thruway

    10.6 mi · 14 min · New England Thruway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 287 West, US 1 North: Port Chester, Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge

    2606 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1 North: Port Chester

    911 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Boston Post Road

    2631 ft · 55 sec · Boston Post Road

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Pearl Street

    2021 ft · 57 sec · Pearl Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pearl Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Manhattan and Port Chester.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
81.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New England Thruway
10.8 mi · 42%
Bruckner Expressway
7.12 mi · 28%
3rd Avenue
2.07 mi · 8%
Hutchinson River Parkway
1.55 mi · 6%
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
0.6 mi · 2%
Boston Post Road
0.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New England Thruway

Merge slight left onto New England Thruway

10.6 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
21.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eastchester
00h 21m from Manhattan
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Manhattan and Partly Sunny near Port Chester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Manhattan to Port Chester?

The road trip is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Eastchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Manhattan and 12.9 miles from Port Chester.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 21.7 miles (35 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.09 one way or $8.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Manhattan and Partly Sunny near Port Chester.

Stop Ideas Near Eastchester

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Eastchester and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 11.7 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
City Hall Barber Shop
Practical stop 14.8 mi away

City Hall Barber Shop

New York , NY
111 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 4.4/5 101 reviews Barber shop,Watch repair service
Orangetown Town Hall
Meeting point 13.7 mi away

Orangetown Town Hall

Orangeburg , NY
26 Orangeburg Rd, Orangeburg, NY 10962
Rating 4.3/5 9 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 12.1 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eastchester.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manhattan and Port Chester. Straight-line distance: 21.77 mi (35.04 km).

Manhattan

#1 Manhattan

The most densely populated borough of New York City.

Population1,644,518
Coordinates40.7834300, -73.9662500
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Port Chester

#2 Port Chester

Village in Westchester County, New York

Population28,857
Coordinates41.0017600, -73.6656800
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Manhattan (-73.96625, 40.78343)
End: Port Chester (-73.66568, 41.00176)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.45 L · about $4.09
Round trip
$8.18
1.82 gal · 6.9 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.49 $4.09 $8.18
Mid-grade $5.01 $4.56 $9.12
Premium $5.41 $4.92 $9.85
Diesel $6.50 $5.92 $11.84

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Manhattan and Port Chester. The current time is 11:49:47.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.